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By: Introducing SkepticBlog « Open Parachute

Introducing SkepticBlog « Open Parachute — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:03:32 +0000

[...] Where does one start? [...]

By: Ashley Carr

Ashley Carr — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:51:34 +0000

It appears to me that the Skeptical industry recides almost entirely in the USA (with the notable exception of Richard Dawkins RDF.net). I too would like to know when we can expect, if ever, to see the show here in the UK. Are you for example going to offer it to the predominant satellite channel here in the UK, Sky?

By: George Parry

George Parry — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:18:48 +0000

Boy do we need a skeptic TV show to counter all the nonsense and non-science on the history, discovery and learning channels.
I sure hope it comes about.

By: Nomad

Nomad — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:29:50 +0000

If this show can get made, it will be an immeasurable boon to skeptics everywhere. No show has done as much good as mythbusters has, and a show tailored more to the skeptical topics is invaluable.

By: TonyK

TonyK — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:38:08 +0000

It sounds like the kind of show we need, but why put the effort into getting it onto TV first? Put it out there, tweak the format, gain a following, THEN go to the execs (or, wait for them to come to you). If you start on TV, you’re going to start with people telling you how to do it. If you come up with a format that you’ve proven to work, it makes it harder for “those who know better” to make changes.

Just my 2c.

By: Chris Kavanagh

Chris Kavanagh — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:43:19 +0000

If Irish luck actually existed I’d be using up my stock to try and get this show to air. It’s great to hear how the idea got started, it sounds like a sure fire hit to me, but then maybe I’m a little biased!

Anyway Good Luck!

By: Sky

Sky — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:51:45 +0000

Wow, Im actually excited about something related to television!
(No offense to your drag racing show, of course) :)

By: Al

Al — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:30:03 +0000

I truly hope the show finds a place on the air, and isn’t shot down by short sighted TV execs. In addition to an already devoted niche market, there must be many potential skeptics out there, who just need to be nudged in the right direction.

Best of luck!

By: Jim Shaver

Jim Shaver — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:27:01 +0000

Thanks, Ryan! I’ve been looking forward to The Skeptologists since the first of the year. Any word yet on when we may see it on TV or the internet?

By: shane

shane — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:52:55 +0000

I’m sure I’m speaking for most of the readers of this blog Ryan that we have everything crossed (in a non-superstitious way of course) and hope that you get The Skeptologists on air.